News Flash Home
The original item was published from 3/9/2021 9:14:00 PM to 12/22/2022 9:46:51 AM.

News Flash

City News Stories

Posted on: March 9, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Jackson City Council March 9, 2021 Meeting

Jackson City Council Meeting 3-9-21

The Jackson City Council held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 9. Here are highlights from the meeting: 

  • The City Council voted 5 to 1 to officially adopt the Fair Chance Housing Ordinance. The ordinance prohibits landlords from asking potential renters about their conviction history during the initial screening process, postpones any background check until a conditional lease is offered, prevents landlords from unfairly denying applications for housing solely based on criminal history, unless it would impact public safety, property or other tenants, and allows tenants to show evidence of rehabilitation prior to final denial by a landlord. The ordinance intends to give people with a criminal record increased access to stable housing to reduce recidivism and allow for job opportunities. The ordinance will take effect in 90 days. 
  • The City Parks and Recreation Department will now apply for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Grant following City Council approval. If the grant is awarded to the City, it will be used to reconstruct a section of the MLK Equality Trail from Prospect Street to West Ave. 
  • A contract for water main replacements on Morrell Street and Steward Avenue was approved by the Council. The construction projects will take place later this year. 
  • The council approved the sale of two City-owned properties, a vacant lot on Plymouth Street and a house on Pringle Street. 

The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 23. A recording of the meeting is available on this page. 


Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in City News Stories

Jackson City Council meeting March 21, 2022

Jackson City Council Nov. 28, 2023 meeting

Posted on: November 28, 2023
Fall 2020 Loose Leaf Collection

Loose Leaf Collection Program underway

Posted on: October 2, 2023
Jackson City Council Dec. 13, 2022 meeting

Nov. 14, 2023 Jackson City Council meeting

Posted on: November 14, 2023
Water aerobics

Water Aerobics program change

Posted on: November 6, 2023
JATA bus

Getting around town with JATA

Posted on: September 18, 2023
Fall Newsletter Graphic

Fall 2023 City Newsletter now available!

Posted on: September 18, 2023
Car seat inspection program

2023 car seat inspection schedule

Posted on: January 10, 2023